CDS Operator/Document Control Coordinator

JMT; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated CDS Operator/Document Control Coordinator to join their Pittsburgh team. This role involves managing project documentation, reviewing payment requests, and coordinating with field staff to ensure efficient construction operations. The ideal candidate will have over four years of experience in construction documentation, particularly on PennDOT or PA Turnpike projects. With a focus on professional growth, the company offers a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact significant infrastructure projects. Join a team where your skills can shine and make a difference in the community!

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Paid Caregiver Leave Program

Paid Travel Expenses

401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedules

Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Construction Documentation on PennDOT or PA Turnpike projects.
• High school diploma or equivalent required, can substitute with experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare contractor’s payment requests and maintain project documentation.
• Coordinate with field staff to ensure proper documentation of construction operations.

Skills

Client requested certifications

Strong computer proficiency

Proficient in math

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PennDOT ECMS system

PA Turnpike CDSme

Kahua system

Job description

CDS Operator/Document Control Coordinator

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportation

Pittsburgh, PA • ID: 23136 • Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Pittsburgh Construction Management Team is seeking a CDS operator to staff existing PennDOT assignments and upcoming PA Turnpike assignments on the Mon/Fayette Expansion Project.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Review and prepare contractor’s payment requests
• Manage and maintain all project documentation such as PSA reviews, SOS, DBE work, etc.
• Assist in preparing work authorizations and work orders
• Proficient in math and have the ability to check calculations completed by field inspectors
• Ability to perform daily work activities in an efficient and organized manner
• Coordinate with field staff to ensure construction operations are being properly documented
• Assist with project closeout, prepare final invoice and preparation of project final documents
• Organize and maintain project documents
• Interact with client representatives, auditing firms, contractor representatives, sub-consultants, and other field staff

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Client requested certifications
• Strong computer proficiency
• Active driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle
  • Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
• 4+ years of Construction Documentation (CDS) Experience working on PennDOT or PA Turnpike projects
• Ability to work with individuals representing multiple consulting firms

Preferred Experience

• Experience with using PennDOT’s ECMS system and PPCC site
• Experience with PA Turnpike’s CDSme and Kahua system
• Supervisory experience in construction inspection situations
• Field experience with documenting inspection of activities

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• Paid Travel Expenses
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedules
• Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement
• And more…

Working Conditions

Assignments typically require working out of a project field office. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Candidate needs to be able to work in a fast-paced environment with defined completion dates and interact with various personality types and inspectors with different experience levels.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.